A public viewing will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at McIntyre Funeral Home Ministries and Florist, 900 S. George St., Goldsboro, from 2 to 6 p.m., with the family present from 5 to 6 p.m.

Mother Bernice is survived by her loving children Earnest J. Saunders of the home, Ada Cooper and husband, Marshall, of Dudley, Linda Williamson of LaGrange, Clarence Sanders and wife, Peggy, of Dudley, Sylvester Sanders of Goldsboro, minister Viola Hines and husband, Frank, of LaGrange and Johnnie Sanders and wife, Pam, of Birmingham, Ala.; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends at 1061 Sleepy Creek Road, Dudley, where it will also assemble Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. in preparation for the funeral procession.

Condolences may be faxed to McIntyre Funeral Home and Florist at 731-4338 or online sign-in register book at www.mcintyrefh.com.

Flowers may be sent to McIntyre Funeral Home and Florist, 900 S. George St., Goldsboro, N.C., 27530.